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Promoting STEM Persistence Through an Innovative Field Trip–Based First-Year Experience Course
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At our small liberal arts college, we recently introduced a field trip–based course as a requirement for all first-year science majors. This course, entitled “The Urban Ecosystem,” explores various aspects of science…
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Modifying Scientific Research Into Introductory Science Course Lessons Using a 5E Lesson Format
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Science faculty are being asked to create active learning experiences that engage students in core concepts and science practices. This article describes an approach to developing active learning lessons from authentic…
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Earthworm Distribution in the Schoolyard Ecosystem
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 16, 2023
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 19, 2024
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 17, 2024
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 24, 2024
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Using Technology to Predict Hurricanes
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 15, 2025
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about mountain formation. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that some mountains are formed from the uplift of Earth’s crust…
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What Do You Know About Volcanoes and Earthquakes?
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plate tectonic features and events. The probe is designed to uncover commonly held misconceptions about volcanoes and earthquakes.
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Using Insect Biodiversity to Build Basic Skills
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 15, 2022
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